Diamond Pro/THSB 4A Preseason Top 20

1.Kilgore Bulldogs 
6 Starters return from 31-8 State Semi-Finalist: Chase Hampton, Sr,P/1B (Texas Tech); Jayce McFarland, Sr, OF.

2.Benbrook Bobcats 
6 Starters return from 28-7-2 Regional Finalist: Devin Bennett, Jr, IF/P (.375, 12-2, 1.02 ERA, 120 K; Pitcher of the Year, 3rd Team All State); Brooks Howson, Sr, IF/P (.426, 20 RBI, 35 R, 30 SB; Defensive POY, 1st Team THSBCA, 2nd Team TSWA All State).

3.Argyle Eagles 
4 Starters return from 40-1-1 State Champion: Cade Merka, Sr, SS/P (Texas A&M); Alex Gonzales, Sr, OF/P (Baylor).

4.Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks 
8 Starters return from 26-6 Regional Quarter-Finalist: Jackson Cobb, Sr, SS (1st Team All State; Arkansas); Andrew LeGrand, Sr, OF (1st Team AD).

5.Carthage Bulldogs 
7 Starters return from 27-7-1 Regional Semi-Finalist: Jackson Blissett, Sr, P/1B (3-1, 47 K, 27 IP, .77 ERA; Honorable Mention All East Texas); Dylan Leach, Jr, SS/C (District MVP, All East Texas, All State; Arkansas).

6.Rusk Eagles 
7 Starters return from 19-12 Area Finalist: JD Thompson, So, P/UT (8-3, 0.50 ERA, .350; Pitcher of the Year); Zach Blackman, Jr, C/P (.438; Co-Defensive POY).

7.Liberty Hill Panthers 
5 Starters return from 33-5-1 Regional Finalist: Rowen Guerra, Sr, 3B/P/OF (.269, 1 HR, 24 RBI, 9 SB); Ryan Leary, Jr, SS/P/OF (.333, 5 3B, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 2 SB).

8.Melissa Cardinals
9 Starters return from 28-13 Regional Semi-Finalist: Trevor Brooks, Sr, C (.391; 1st Team AD); Hayden Schafer, Jr, P/DH (1.19 ERA, 56 K; Pitcher of the Year).

9.Bridge City Cardinals
7 Starters return from 20-11-2 Area Finalist: Peyton Havard, Sr, UT/P (AD, TSWA All State; Louisiana Lafayette); Logan Hamm, Sr, UT/P (TSWA All State, AD; Texas State).

10.Llano Yellowjackets 
7 Starters return from 18-12  Bi-District Finalist: Justin Lange, Sr, P/SS (1st Team AD; Dallas Baptist); Kimble Schuessler, Sr, C (District MVP; Texas A&M).

11.Longview Spring Hill Panthers
9 Starters return from 24-13-1 Regional Semi-Finalist: Caden Noah, Sr, P (.354, 4 HR, 3 3B, 11 2B, 17 RBI, 7-4, 1.75 ERA, 124 K; Co-Pitcher of the Year; Texas); Hunter Hollan, Sr, P (7-4, 1.95 ERA, 126 K; 1st Team AD).

12.Huffman Hargrave Falcons 
6 Starters return from 19-10 Regional Semi-Finalist: Noah Zamora, Sr, OF/P (District MVP); Mason Strolberg, Jr, 1B/P (1st Team AD).

13.Hondo Owls
5 Starters return from 22-6 Bi-District Finalist: Aaron San Miguel, Sr, IF/P (.406, 21 RBI, .545 OBP; District MVP, All State); Jaxon Pimentel, Sr, OF/P (.329, 21 RBI, .500 OBP; 1st Team AD).

14.Hidalgo Pirates
9 Starters return from 17-17 Regional Quarter-Finalist: Samuel Salazar, Sr, P (80.2 IP, 9 W, 141 K; District MVP); Juan Miguel Vela, Sr, OF (.372, 35 H; 1st Team AD).

15.Lufkin Hudson Hornets
8 Starters return from 23-11 Regional Semi-Finalist: Aaron Dickerson, Sr, SS/2B (.305, 17 RBI, 14 SB; 2nd Team AD); Hank Warren, Jr, P/SS (.333, 20 RBI, 9-3, 1.41 ERA; Newcomer of the Year).

16.Glen Rose Tigers
6 Starters return from 25-9-1 Regional QuarterFinalist: Davis Shackelford, Sr, OF/P (1st Team AD); Ashton Smith, Sr, C/P (All State, Defensive Player of the Year).

17.Iowa Park Hawks
7 Starters return from 33-3 Regional Finalist: Kaleb Gafford, Sr, 3B/P (Honorable Mention All State); Kaden Ashlock, Sr, OF (1st Team AD).

18.Lubbock Estacado Matadors
9 Starters return from 21-11-1 Regional Quarter-Finalist: Johnny Gomez, Sr, 3B/P (.407, 44 H, 17 2B, 30 RBI; Offensive POY, 2nd Team All State); Keanu Maldonado, Sr, SS/C/P (.356, 36 H, 24 RBI, 33 R; Defensive POY).

19.Pampa Harvesters
8 Starters return from 21-9-1 Regional Quarter-Finalist: Michael Tollerson, Sr, C (Offensive MVP; 2nd Team All State); Zack Robinson, Sr, P/OF (District MVP, 3rd Team All State).

20.Canyon Eagles
5 Starters return from 22-11-1 Area Finalist: Clay Artho, Sr, SS/3B (.402, 39 RBI, 10 HR; 1st Team AD); Brody Cook, Jr, OF (.340, 29 R, 11 RBI, 1 HR; 1st Team AD).